China's Petroleum Coke Prices Diverge: Low-Sulphur Steady, Mid and High-Sulphur Under Pressure

Published: Apr 24, 2026 14:33
[SMM News] The China petroleum coke market continued to diverge today, with low-sulphur petroleum coke prices remaining firm while mid and high-sulphur petroleum coke prices were under pressure. SMM data showed that the spot price index for 1# petroleum coke in north-east China was 4,863.19 yuan/mt, and the spot price index for 3# petroleum coke in north-west China was 4,174.16 yuan/mt, both remaining stable compared to last Friday. The spot price index for 2# petroleum coke in Shandong was recorded at 4,254.65 yuan/mt, down 1.71% from last Friday; the spot price index for 3# petroleum coke in Shandong was recorded at 3,697.31 yuan/mt, down 1.63% from last Friday; and the spot price index for 4# petroleum coke in Shandong was recorded at 1,934.88 yuan/mt, down 4.44% from last Friday.

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